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Summary: Even psychos need love...
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Once I started it I had to force myself to put it down each night. It gives thought provoking insight into the mind Hannibal Lecter and leads you through the progression of madness and evil through the antagonist of this novel. As far as the character development of Clarice Starling is concerned in this book; I am not surprised in the least at her actions. Harris give us indications throughout the book with the events that take place in the beginning and the parallels revealed between Clarice and Lecter that make the ending almost inevitable, and makes me wonder why the ending was such a shock to readers . I thought that the role reversal Harris used was brilliant and he created characters that made this novel superb.
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Summary: Disappointing Follow up
Review: I have loved all of Thomas Harris' novels but I was extremely disppointed with Hannibal. The last part of the book was especially disappointing. I usually zip through books but this was a labor to finish. I think Clarice and Dr. Lector deserved a better story. I recommend all of his other books though.
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Summary: Awful! All Shock value no suspense
Review: So much expectation...so little delivery. The only reason I gave it one star was because no stars was not a selection.This novel had none of the drama, intrigue, or suspense of Harris' other novels. Instead Harris opts for the most shocking characters and events imaginable, each more shocking than the previous. When Harris isn't trying to simply shock the reader it seems as if he's showing off his obviously impressive knowledge of art, culture and cusine. I read 'Slience of the Lambs' in one sitting and have looked forward to this book for years. I am so sorry I ever purchased it. If you have yet to buy this book, Don't!! Borrow it from a friend, or grab it out of the trash, which is where mine went.
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Summary: I liked this book!
Review: This book kept me very involved and interested. It didn't contain as much gore as Silence of the Lambs. I was very pleased also that it didn't scare me so much I couldn't sleep! The ending was a little unbelievable but if a sequel is in the works, it will be a humdinger! The ending was certainly a surprise!
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Summary: What happened?
Review: I had waited with baited breath for the sequel of "The Silence of the Lambs", Hannibal. After I read it, all I felt was an intense amount of disappointment. What happened? The book had a alot of promise, but that promise went unfulfilled when the book became very sappy and the ending felt contrived and hard to stomach. Great potential, that somehow got lost in the shuffle to get the book on the market.
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Summary: Truly a chilling and sometimes stomach-churning sequel
Review: I couldn't put it down! This book is so suspenseful I stayed up all night reading. I can definitely see this being made into a movie.
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Summary: PULP!
Review: A waste of your time. The central characters are reduced to caricatures. Might make a good low budget slasher script if converted to a screenplay. Antagonists are laughable parodies. Starling's character is reduced to a wan empty husk. Lecter as Lothario, I don't think so. Suspension of disbelief is virtually impossible. Spend your money on a nice bottle of Chianti to put you in the mood, and then reread SOTL or revisit it on video.
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Summary: How to become infatuated with a cannibalistic killer..
Review: Sequels have always seemed in poor taste to me. Until HANNIBAL. Harris has given readers what they wanted. They wanted to know more about Hannibal and he tells them. Maybe he shows them a little too much, maybe he throws a bit too much caution to the wind, but all in all, if one reads it for Hannibal, the writer comes through. Even though, I don't agree that the childhood trama would likely explain the mind of a monster like Dr. Lecter, (there should be a genetic factor), it serves to show a little of what he and Starling have in common: both are orphans. Dr. Lecter is fascinating as a brilliant psychiatrist. It is his genius in psychiatry, his crystal clear insight that thrills me and especially the way he used drugs (professionally) in order to control and actually teach Starling to deal with her father's death. And, in his connection with her, Hannibal heals himself. So, how does one become infatuated with a cannibalistic killer? Acquaint one's self with Hannibal. First, read RED DRAGON, then SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. Top it off with HANNIBAL. If one reads it for Hannibal allowing Starling to take a backseat, HANNIBAL will come off like the finishing touch dessert at a four-star restaurant. No? Then, try slopping some hogs.
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Summary: Not as well crafted, but worth reading.
Review: Thomas Harris usually gives us a fast paced, rollercoaster ride through the dark side of the human mind. This story is rough in spots and doesn't flow as well as The Red Dragon or Silence of the Lambs. However, if you are familiar with the characters from the movie or the book you will not be disappointed. It's alarming, creepy and keeps you turning the pages well into the night.
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Summary: Hannibal: An Exercise In Evil
Review: As I read through the many customer reviews of the novel, "Hannibal", I am struck by the overall disapointment in the author himself, Thomas Harris. It would not be easy to top "Silence Of The Lambs" (the novel, NOT the film!) and Harris falls short of that little masterpiece with his latest entry. Don't get me wrong, I loved the book. I also tend toward disapointment toward not dwelling more on Dr. Hannibal Lecter himself and not the repulsive Mason Verger. Maybe, Mr. Harris, you could write a prequel involving Dr. Lecter's many "adventures" before being locked in the dungeon asylum in Baltimore. I still recommend this book to anyone interested in evil and it's many domains.
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